Report to the Community - 2021/22

REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

ARTS

BUILDING

A YEAR OF REOPENING AND REBUILDING

Overture began 2021/22 at an important crossroad. After reducing staff and expenses in 2020/21 by more than 65 percent and the building sitting dormant for more than a year, the organization cautiously reopened and once again began presenting live performances and in-person events.

Health, safety and security concerns were addressed ongoingly for staff, patrons and artists, assuring a safe and healthy environment within Overture. At the same time, investments were made in our aging center, so we can continue to serve as the “home for the arts” for Overture’s programs, resident companies, national and international touring groups and local arts for generations to come.

The infrastructure was rebuilt thoughtfully, including recruiting, hiring and training employees and intentionally creating an organizational culture to inspire an engaged, curious and effective workforce. The civil unrest from the previous year affirmed Overture’s commitment to elevate equity, diversity and inclusion in our practice and seek to promote the ideals of racial and social justice in our community.

Our reopening was an opportunity to consciously rebuild Overture by focusing on the internal structures to support our greatest asset — our relationship with the community. Investing in the fundamentals now will lead to measured, intentional growth to achieve long-term sustainability, increased mission impact and an environment that truly provides extraordinary experiences in the arts for all. Our organizational pillars are our foundation, and we cannot exist without them. “Arts,” “People” and our “Building” reflect why we are here, who we serve and where we do it. The following pages of this 2021/22 annual report will focus on our productivity and achievements in these three areas.

Much of our success depends on the support from our community. We are grateful for your contributions that help ensure we can continue our mission to support and elevate our community’s creative culture, economy and quality of life through the arts.

Sincerely,

Jacquie Goetz, Chief Operations Officer

Emily Gruenewald, Chief Development and Communications Officer

Dr. Ed Holmes, Chief Equity and Innovation Officer

Tim Sauers, Chief Artistic Experiences Officer

Chris Vogel, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Business Officer

Acknowledging

Ho-Chunk Nation’s ancestral lands, Overture Center for the Arts celebrates the rich traditions, heritage and culture that thrived long before our arrival. Overture respectfully recognizes this Ho-Chunk land and affirms that we are better when we stand together.

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER | PHOTO BY DARIO CALMESE

THE ARTS ARE WHY WE EXIST. ART IS OUR PASSION, WHAT WE CAN DO BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE AND OUR ECONOMIC DRIVER. IT IS THE MEANS OF OUR MISSION, INCLUDING PRESENTING PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ALONG WITH SUPPORTING RESIDENT ARTS COMPANIES, LOCAL ARTS, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT.

THE ARTS ARE CENTRAL TO ALL WE DO.

HIGHLIGHTS ARTS

Known as Madison’s “home for the arts,” Overture Center takes this title seriously. In 2021/22, our programs presented 611 City of Madison artists as well as 1,097 Dane County artists and 549 touring artists. In addition, our nine resident companies presented 169 performances and events featuring hundreds of local and national artists. Overall, Overture patrons enjoyed 223,475 inperson experiences and 498,423 online engagements, equaling 721,898 experiences and engagements. Add in 64,675 resident company experiences and the total is 786,573 artistic experiences!

OVERTURE PRESENTS

In first quarter, audiences were welcomed back to Overture for Tom Segura performances on Sept. 15-16. Two nearly sold-out shows equaled 4,082 attendees.

COVID-19 continued to impact business in the second and third quarters with three cancellations and two reschedules. Altogether, Overture presented 25 shows, which brought in 15,854 attendees. “Mike Birbiglia Live!,” “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis” and “An Evening with David Sedaris” in Q2 along with “Dancing with the Stars - Live Tour 2022,” “Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater” and “Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats” in Q3 drew the largest audiences.

The year ended with an abundance of live performances! Twenty-five shows accrued 17,619 attendees in forth quarter. Highest selling shows were “STOMP,” “Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire in Concert with the Madison Symphony Orchestra,” “Whose Live Anyway?” and “RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles.”

More than 2,200 artists were featured in Overture programs and exhibits.

OVERTURE PRESENTS SPONSORS ARE BELL LABORATORIES, BURISH GROUP OF UBS, EXACT SCIENCES, JEFF & TIFFANY MACK, NELNET, STATE BANK OF CROSS PLAINS AND SUPRANET COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

JOAN MARCUS STEVE MCNICHOLAS

ANYA KUBILUS

PAUL KOLNIK

BROADWAY AT OVERTURE

Broadway 2021/22 subscriptions exceeded our goal! We received 800+ new subscriptions for more than 8,500 total subscriptions.

Broadway returned to Overture with a special Broadway Club performance of “Kerry Butler: Breaking Broadway” on Saturday, Oct. 9 followed by “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tuesday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 21. Ten performances accrued 12,924 attendees.

Broadway’s first show of 2022, “Mean Girls,” was rescheduled to Aug. 30 through Sept. 4, 2022, due to COVID-19. February and March brought two successful Broadway runs — “Hairspray” and “The Prom” — with 16 performances and 22,891 attendees.

In fourth quarter, Broadway continued with two show runs of eight performances each: “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” filling 27,548 seats.

The 2022/23 season, featuring the Broadway, Overture Presents, National Geographic Live, Cabaret and new Up Close series, was announced on Monday, May 2 in a live (and livestreamed) event from Overture Hall. About 350 patrons attended in person and 1,200 attended virtually.

New this year, the development team hosted its first “Business to Broadway” donor events, drawing 35 community business leaders to two pre-show events.

JOAN MARCUS

MATTHEW MURPHY

ARTS

EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

In 2021/22, Education & Engagement programs presented 342 events, attracting nearly 56,000 attendees and viewers. While many events returned in-person, we continued to offer limited livestream options for Kids in the Rotunda, Cocktails with Tim & Karra, the Jerry Awards annual show and more. Digital programs achieved 25,590 engagements.

The Lullaby Project

In November, we relaunched the Lullaby Project, which uses the creative process of songwriting to help new and expectant parents express their hopes and dreams for the future through music. The project pairs local singer-songwriters with new and expectant parents and caregivers to create personal lullabies for their children, supporting maternal health, aiding child development and strengthening the bond between parent and child. Teaching artists worked with pregnant teens and new moms in Madison Metropolitan School District’s Capital High Parenting Program and UnityPoint Health – Meriter’s family and parent support groups, providing one-on-one writing and recording sessions virtually and in person. Over the year, the project featured eight local artists working with parents and caregivers at 57 events.

LULLABY PROJECT

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Mocha bean, my mini-me, You’re making me want to be, better and better, stronger and stronger, So you can look up to me, for the rest of your life.

— LULLABY VERSE

THE

IS FUNDED BY UNITYPOINT HEALTH-MERITER, DANE COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

ANYA

KUBILUS

ANYA KUBILUS

OVERTURE 2021/22

Kids in the Rotunda

Kids in the Rotunda, Overture’s free, family-friendly Saturday arts performance series, returned with virtual shows in January. In-person programming returned in February with livestreams available once a month to increase accessibility for families. Twenty-five performances featuring 86 artists entertained 7,787 attendees.

Kids in the Rotunda “On the Road” visited Madison’s Allis Elementary School and Olson Elementary School in June for two events featuring artist Angela Puerta, with 250 students attending each show. Performances continued over the summer, visiting elementary schools as part of a special Summer Arts Academy.

International Festival

On Saturday, March 19, International Festival returned live throughout Overture Center, featuring 30 free performances by 523 local artists who call Dane County home, plus food vendors, local artisans and other community organizations. Select performances were livestreamed on our Facebook page. More than 130 school groups participated virtually, including all language teachers in Madison Metropolitan School District who collaborated on a lesson. In all, the event provided 12,801 in-person and online international arts experiences.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ARE HO-CHUNK GAMING MADISON, CUNA MUTUAL GROUP, MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND THE DANE COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION.

OnStage Field Trips

In-person OnStage Student Field Trips returned in the fourth quarter with six shows, equaling 4,189 attendees and 60 touring artists. Highest attended shows were Afrique en Cirque and Mariachi Herencia de México.

Teacher feedback:

“School opportunities at Overture may be the only time some of our students get to experience theater.”

“Many of our students very rarely leave our small town or see opportunities to participate in music outside of school. This performance was an exciting way for students to experience the world outside of their small bubble.”

ONSTAGE STUDE FIELD TRIPS ARE FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN GIRL’S FUND FOR CHILDREN, GREEN BAY PACKERS FOUNDATION, THE DANE COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA IS FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN GIRL’S FUND FOR CHILDREN, MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC, KUEHN FAMILY FOUNDATION, UNITYPOINT HEALTH-MERITER, IAN’S PIZZA ON STATE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

ANYA KUBILUS

ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Jerry Awards & Ensemble

This year Jerry Awards reviewers reviewed 85 high school musical performances. On Sunday, June 12, the annual Jerry Awards show was held live in Overture Hall, welcoming nearly 700 participants on stage to a sold-out house. The livestreamed show received more than 12,000 views. Following the show, two Jerry Awards recipients (Catherine Gernetzke and Brendan Moore) represented Overture Center at the National High School Musical Theater Awards (The Jimmy Awards) in New York City.

Cocktails with Tim & Karra

Ten Cocktails with Tim & Karra events were held in 2021/22. These Broadway talks were themed for “Fiddler on the Roof” (November), “Mean Girls” (January), “Hairspray” (February), “The Prom” (March) and “Dear Evan Hansen”/”Ain’t Too Proud” (May) and featured 42 local artists and attracted 1,733 total attendees.

Meet the Artist

Approximately 2,500 ticket holders participated in Q&A with performers during nine “Meet the Artist” sessions. The most popular events included the National Geographic Live shows (“When Women Ruled the World,” “The Secret Life of Bears,” “Improbable Ascent” and “Invisible Wonders”), “What the Constitution Means to Me” and “Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.”

THE JERRY AWARDS ARE SPONSORED BY OLD NATIONAL BANK AND AMERICAN GIRL’S FUND FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY KATIE DOWLING-MARCUS & BEN MARCUS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

Cocktails with Tim & Karra attracted 1,733 attendees.

MARK FROHNA

GALLERIES

On Thursday, Sept. 9, after more than a year of empty walls, Overture Galleries introduced four exhibitions, featuring colorful, engaging artwork by 90 local artists, including a powerful “Everything COVID” exhibit in Playhouse Gallery.

Overture Galleries joined forces with University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Human Ecology to present the Día de los Muertos Community Altar Project, Oct. 28-Nov. 14, a participatory project drawing on the Day of the Dead altar-making traditions of Mexico and remembrance traditions worldwide. The project featured altars by 80 community members. The Day of the Dead Community Altar Sharing Story & Celebration on Monday, Nov. 8 drew 120 attendees.

Overture Galleries opened its winter/spring cycle on Tuesday, Jan. 25, featuring four printmaking exhibitions and 55 artists. The exhibits coincided with the Southern Graphic Council International’s “Our Shared Future” printmaking conference in Madison.

Spring/summer exhibitions opened on April 26 and explored how we understand our world. Sixteen artists were featured in Galleries I, II and III and 15 artists were featured in “Life As We Don’t Know It” in Playhouse Gallery.

The Latino Art Fair celebrated Latino art and artists on Saturday, May 7. The event featured 15 local visual artists and various arts activities. The evening concluded with a ticketed performance to Mariachi Herencia de México in Capitol Theater. Partners included Latinos Organized for Understanding and Development (LOUD) and the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce.

Throughout the year, partnerships with UW-Madison Cartography Lab, Vox Populi Print Collective, Southern Graphic Council International, UW-Madison Art Department and the Marie Christine Kohler Fellows Program at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery helped recognize and display a variety of local and regional art. OVERTURE GALLERIES ARE SPONSORED BY THE ARTS ACCESS FUND, A COMPONENT FUND OF THE MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

Fourteen pieces of artwork were sold in 2021/22 for $4,178 total.

SHILOAH COLEY AND YOUTH

EVERYTHING COVID, PLAYHOUSE GALLERY

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS COMMUNITY ALTAR PROJECT

BUILDING

JAMES SCHAEFER

THE BUILDING IS WHERE OUR MAGIC HAPPENS. WHILE PROGRAMS CAN TAKE PLACE ANYWHERE, WHAT SETS US APART IS OUR WORLDCLASS FACILITY THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS ONSTAGE, BACKSTAGE, FRONT OF HOUSE, IN OUR GALLERIES AND IN THE AUDIENCE. THE BUILDING IS THE HOME FOR OUR ARTS.

HIGHLIGHTS BUILDING

SHUTTERED

VENUE

OPERATORS GRANT

In spring 2021, we completed the Shuttered Venues Operators Grant application, and Overture Center received a $10 million grant in the summer. These funds were essential in the ramping up and reopening phases when earned revenue was little to none.

REOPENING

We reopened the building to staff on Monday, Aug. 16 and to the public on Monday, Aug. 30. In December, we returned to a remote workplace for all but essential employees due to the rise in COVID-19 Omicron cases. In April, remote workplace rules eased as COVID-19 cases dropped, with a hybrid work model option available as appropriate.

BEST PRACTICES

We engaged McKinstry to provide an independent third-party review of our mitigation measures related to the facilities HVAC systems. The “Summary of Findings” stated that we “have been diligent in preparing the facility to re-open for performances, have taken action to comply with all relevant guidelines published by ASHRAE, the CDC and PHMDC, and have implemented industry best practices.” Based on the HVAC system improvements combined with the physical and behavioral COVID-19 safety measures and protocols in place, McKinstry’s opinion is that “Overture is taking more than adequate COVID-19 mitigation measures to provide their staff, performers and patrons with a safe environment.”

HEALTH & SAFETY

To create the healthiest and safest environment for the return of employees, patrons, artists, volunteers and guests, we made several updates to our facility and operations:

Installed touchless walkthrough security systems at entrances.

Installed touchless credit card readers at the ticket office.

Installed touchless ticket scanning devices.

Installed touchless fixtures in all restrooms.

Provided touchless hand sanitation stations throughout the building.

Increased routine cleaning and sanitation throughout the building.

MARTIN JENICH

OVERTURE 2021/22

IMPROVEMENTS

In 2021/22, we conducted 20 major facility-improvement projects:

Refinished Overture Hall Main Lobby floor.

Replaced and repaired Henry Street doors.

Replaced damaged stair tread near Henry Street entrance.

Installed video conference system in conference rooms.

Upgraded Rotunda cove lighting.

Replaced three roofs and repaired one damaged roof.

Upgraded video monitors in Overture Hall, Capitol Theater and Playhouse dressing rooms and green rooms.

Upgraded camera and controls in Playhouse theater.

Remodeled tech and catering offices.

Began building envelop restoration project.

Upgraded elevator software with new fiberoptic cable.

Began Overture Hall manual counterweight rigging system renovation.

Replaced security cameras building-wide.

Replaced cooling coil in air handler.

Upgraded digital marketing computer and camera.

Upgraded CATV system.

Restored Steinway piano.

Restored Grand Barton Organ. Redesigned overture.org website.

Fireproofed Overture Hall main curtain.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Overture Center continued to serve as a destination venue for conferences, banquets, weddings and meetings, offering five theaters and multi-level spaces with onsite catering, advanced audio-visual technologies and incredible downtown views. Throughout the year, we presented 136 private events.

POLICIES

Upon reopening, proof of vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests along with face masks were required to enter the building. In March and April, we eased COVID-19 requirements, transitioning from “mask required” to “masks optional but recommended” and removed the requirement for proof of vaccination or a negative test as a condition for entry. Some resident companies continued to require masks for their performances.

Overture is taking more than adequate COVID-19 mitigation measures to provide their staff, performers and patrons with a safe environment .

JOHN PENISTEN

AMADOU KROMAH

HIGHLIGHTS PEOPLE

SHARED LEADERSHIP

Overture announced its shared executive leadership team on July 6, 2021.

“The Overture Center Foundation Board unanimously approved the shared leadership model, and we are confident in our team to help lead this organization,” said Overture Foundation Board Chair Pablo Sanchez.

Using a shared leadership model lessens the organization’s dependence on any one person and strengthens strategic thinking and decision-making capacity across a broader range of staff members.

REOPENING

In late spring and summer 2021, some regular full-time and part-time staff were recalled to work on projects to get the building ready for guests to return. At the same time, we started to plan for the return of some of our variable positions to help with summer events. We continued bringing back staff and by July had no remaining employees on temporary layoff. In August and September, we welcomed 25 new employees. In October, we welcomed 10 more new employees. In November, we added 40 new staff members — moving from 35 percent of pre-pandemic employee levels to 80 percent.

VACCINATIONS

In the ramp up and reopening phases, Overture established policies and processes requiring staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated, with nearly 100 percent compliance. The organization implemented proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test requirement for patrons.

OVERTURE’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM, PICTURED FROM L. TO R.: DR. ED HOLMES, CHRIS VOGEL, EMILY GRUENEWALD, TIM SAUERS, JACQUIE GOETZ

AMADOU KROMAH

MARTIN JENICH

PABLO SANCHEZ, OVERTURE FOUNDATION CHAIR

FEEDBACK

Overture team rose to the occasion to provide extraordinary experiences in the arts for our community, reopening amidst challenging conditions and new policies. Many patrons shared positive feedback in our post-show surveys:

I was very pleased with all the precautions the Overture Center has implemented to ensure the safety of its patrons. Thank you .

We were very impressed and appreciative of the steps taken to ensure everyone’s safety during these crazy times. We noted at least three ushers asking patrons to put their mask back on. Kudos to them and to Overture for including that in the safety process!

“ “ “

Love, love, love the tactful and intelligent handling of COVID-19 status and security.

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Glad to be back. Getting through security and showing our vaccine record and ID was fast and easy. Thanks for providing a safe environment and a great show.

We were very impressed with your system of protection from COVID that was in place. Thank you for helping us enjoy the show and stay safe.

“ ” ”

It felt so good to be back at Overture Center for live theater! Thank you for being so diligent with your COVID-19 protocols.

Face-masks and vaccination verification was appreciated. Easy access in and out. Beautiful, clean environment.

The upfront check-in was a very smooth process, and everyone wore their masks, so I felt very safe in the theater. Thank you!

SO GOOD TO BE BACK!

PEOPLE

HIGHLIGHTS

FUNDRAISING

Our annual match campaign from October-December 2021 raised $536,681. Thank you to our Local Legend, Dierdre Garton, and Corporate Champion, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc., for their generous match and inspiration to the community.

The development team hosted 76 donor events with more than 3,300 attendees. Total annual fundraising exceeded our goal, totaling $3.5 million.

CREATING BUZZ

We created positive “buzz” through public relations and communications to support sales and fundraising goals. Over the course of the year, we achieved more than 1,000 media impressions, reaching 1.2 billion people, valued at $11.4 million.

Total annual fundraising exceeded our goal, totaling $3.5 million.

EQUITY & INNOVATION

Staff members continued their education in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion through a variety of workshops, meetings and resources.

Dr. Kenneth Hardy presented two workshops to staff, board, Community Advisory Council and resident company members: “Talking About Race: Strategies for Staying in the Conversation” in October and “Beyond Escalation and Impasse” in January.

Paul Forbes of Leading with Hearts & Minds presented two workshops on Wednesday and Thursday, June 1-2, 2022, to staff, volunteers, board, Community Advisory Council and resident company members.

The Employee Inclusion Council presented six Let’s Break to Educate lunchtime learning opportunities for staff, discussing racism in the touring industry, land acknowledgments, Fannie Lou Hamer and white supremacy culture in non-profit organizations.

Overture staff participated in virtual sessions of the Madison 365 Leadership Summit, Oct. 18-22, 2021.

AMADOU

We celebrated Black leadership in Madison at the screening of a new documentary, Leaders of Madison’s Black “Renaissance,” in February and partnered with UW-Madison’s Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives to provide tickets to students to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance in March and to host the Line Breaks Festival in April.

Distribution of the bi-monthly digital Equity & Innovation newsletter increased dramatically from 300 recipients in Q1 to 966 recipients in Q4.

Overture Center’s Equity and Innovation Statement and Organizational Commitments were approved by the board and shared with all staff.

Equity and Innovation Statement

Overture Center for the Arts is committed to social and racial justice through a focus on access, equity, diversity and inclusion. We aspire to breakdown the social constructs that have served to divide us by race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and range of abilities.

We support an arts community that engages and uplifts people of diverse backgrounds, especially those who have historically been marginalized and left on the periphery of traditional arts organizations. We aim to ensure members of our diverse community are represented and included in all facets of Overture Center, creating an environment where everyone is welcome and feels a sense of belonging.

As we embark on this important journey, we will continually strive to build a strong organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts by engaging our diverse community in all we do. Equity through innovation positions us to have a profound impact on those we serve today, tomorrow and into the future.

ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Accounts Receivable (net) Unconditional Promises to Give (net) Beneficial Interest in Assets Held by Madison Community Foundation Investments

Prepaid Expenses Property and Equipment (net)

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Notes Payable Unearned Revenue

TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions TOTAL NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$23,294,863 611,551 1,009,100 1,574,463 3,781,213 376,338 132,594,245 $163,241,773

REVENUES BY SOURCE

300,169 1,274,887 523,134 12,271,760 $14,369,950 38% 30% 15% 6% 6% 1% 1% 3%

Resident Companies City of Madison Community Outreach and Local

Room Rentals

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022

REVENUE AND SUPPORT

Ticket Sales and Fees

Facility Rentals and Services Other Revenue Contributions, Grants and Sponsorships Shuttered Venue Operators Grant City of Madison Support Grant

TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT

EXPENSES

Salaries, Wages and Benefits

Artist and Performance Fees Advertising Purchased Services Professional Services Ticketing Fees Supplies Utilities Information Technology Insurance Other Expenses Depreciation and Amortization Interest Expense

TOTAL EXPENSES

Revenues and Support Less Expenses

OTHER REVENUES

Investment Income Endowment Income (net of expenses)

TOTAL OTHER REVENUES CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

NET ASSETS BEGINNING OF YEAR

NET ASSETS END OF YEAR

$8,281,797 1,477,101 1,101,984 3,193,243 10,000,000 1,550,000 $25,604,125 7,287,170 4,063,409 602,639 1,355,147 194,131 5,000 495,548 789,536 368,026 142,902 42,816 3,704,683 16,887 $19,067,894 $6,536,231 (85,133) 381,709 $296,576 $6,832,807 $142,039,016 $148,871,823

EXPENSES BY SOURCE

July 1, 2021– June 30, 2022

62% 19% 10% 4% 1% 4%

Production Costs Depreciation Salaries, Wages and Benefits Services and Supplies Insurance Utilities

YOU THANK YOU

We gratefully acknowledge the following contributors to Overture Center for the Arts.

PUBLIC SUPPORT

An annual grant from the City of Madison’s Room Tax Commission helps support Overture Center. We extend our gratitude to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, the Madison Room Tax Commission and visitors who enjoy our city for their generous support.

LOCAL LEGENDS AND CORPORATE CHAMPIONS

The Local Legends and Corporate Champions program honors individuals and organizations who lead by example in their support of the arts and community engagement. We celebrate those who wish to create a legacy through a transformative gift of $100,000 or more to Overture and our community.

2021-22

Deirdre Garton J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.

2019-20

Dianne Christensen Bell Laboratories, Inc.

2018-19

Norman Berven & Barbara Mittelstaedt Berven Vance & Jody Tang Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison 2017-18

Connor Hughes Family Betty Harris Custer & Custer Financial Services Charles & Barbara Saeman Jack & Sarah Salzwedel Vance & Jody Tang Old National Bank

2016-17

Jun & Sandy Lee Nick & Judy Topitzes

An anonymous couple in honor of Glenda Noel-Ney and Tim Sauers for their dedication to the arts throughout their careers, and their tremendous influence on making Overture this wonderful place to be introduced to, experience and enjoy the arts

An anonymous couple because they believe Overture is a beautiful space that everyone should be able to enjoy Exact Sciences Corporation

2015-16

Jim & Sue Bakke

Diane Endres Ballweg Jim Imhoff & Kitty Kuhl Jonathan & Susan Lipp Tom & Peggy Pyle

2014-15

An anonymous donor in honor of Ted & Gail DeDee Ron & Deborah Krantz

2013-14

Bea & Lau Christensen Joe & Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner

2012-13

Dianne Christensen Kelly Family Foundation Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SPONSORS

The following list represents corporations and foundations who have committed annual gifts recognized during the time period of July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.

Historic Sponsor

American Girl’s Fund for Children Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.

Diamond ($20,000+)

American Family Insurance Associated Bank Bell Laboratories, Inc.

Cambridge Winery Exact Sciences Corporation Jennie H. Olson Charitable Foundation

J.H. Findorff and Son Inc. J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Charitable Fund Kuehn Family Foundation

Madison Community Foundation Marriott Daughters Foundation Park Bank

Starion Bank SupraNet Communications, Inc. Vantegrity Consulting

Platinum ($10,000-$19,999)

Capitol Lakes Retirement Center

City of Madison - supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Madison Arts Commission

County of Dane CUNA Mutual Group

Custer Financial Services

Food Fight Restaurant Group

Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Madison Concourse

Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation

Tito’s Handmade Vodka UnityPoint Health-Meriter

Gold ($5,000-$9,999)

Adesys

Associated Housewrights

The Burish Group of UBS

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Dane County Regional Airport Electronic Theater Controls, Inc. Innovenn

Kayser Automotive Group Nelnet

Rare Steakhouse Madison State Bank of Cross Plains TRICOR Insurance Wisconsin Distributors

Silver (up to $4,999)

Arts Midwest GIG Fund

The Cap Times Kids Fund

Dane County Arts & Cultural Affairs Evjue Foundation

Ian’s Pizza on State Madison Club Nutkrack

Orange Tree Imports Think Ink & Design

INDIVIDUAL GIFTS

The following individual donors contributed gift(s) during the period ofJuly 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022

$100,000+

Jim & Sue Bakke+ W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation

$25,000 - $99,999

Cummings Christensen Family Foundation+ The DeAtley Family Foundation+ Roma E. Lenehan

Mary Ellen Peters

$10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous (3)

Lucie & Norm Arendt

Bea & Lau Christensen

Anne & Tim Connor

Betty Harris Custer & J. Corkey Custer

Marjorie Devereaux & David Hall

Eric & Joann Eisenhart

Sue & Rob Engelke

Wm. Pharis & Carolyn* D. Horton

Linda & John Hughes

Sandy & Jun Lee

Julie Marriott & David Harding

Jean & Walter Meanwell

John & Susan Pecotte

Catherine & David Potter

Thomas & Margaret Pyle

Judith P. Raymond

Dan & Lonnie Schmidt

John & Mary Schroeder

Patty Spires-Merkel & Robert Merkel

Theodora Zehner+

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Maneesh & Michelle Arora

Mark Aulik

Juliet Aylward

Tom & Martha Beach

Chris Biller

Dale & Nanci Bjorling

Ellen L. Brothers

Dennis & Lynn Christensen

Steve & Shirley Crocker

Mike & Lee Ann Dillis

Katie Dowling-Marcus & Ben Marcus

Dan & Natalie Erdman

Curt & Dawn Hastings

Steve & Elaine Hathaway

Susi Haviland

Dr. Matthew Hebert & Sherri Hebert

Paul & Ana Hooker

Joyce Knutson

James Matras

Dr. Patrick & Linda Mckenna

Tim & Joy Neuville

Dale & Deborah Nickels

Zorba & Penny Paster

Reynold V. Peterson

Sara E. Rem

Elaine R. Rosenblatt

Charles & Barbara Saeman

Joseph Silverberg

Jim & Judy St. Vincent

Richard & Marcia Taugher

Nick & Judy Topitzes

Stephen & Carey Weiler

Greg & Jenny Williams

Sue Wulff

Janet Zimmerman William Arthur Zorr

$2,000 - $4,999

Anonymous (4)

Christopher Alfeld

Carla & Fernando Alvarado

Kristine & Paul Ashe

B. Peter Austin & Jean Bjorenson

George Austin & Martha Vukelich-Austin Rachael Bailine

Jeff & Angela Bartell

Tom & Sally Basting

Dean & Nancy Baumgardner

Juli & Keith Baumgartner

Mark & Gail Bennett

Dianne Benson & Kristin Koeffler

Norm Berven & Barbara Mittelstaedt Berven

Roger, Pat & Jamie Birkett

Dr. Liberty Boucher

Judy & Mark Bunge Colleen McCabe

Arthur Chang

David Coe+

Kristine & Mark Corey

Davis Family, in memory of William P. Davis

Dan Dooge & Pamela Walgren

Edmond & Debra Drewsen

Rabbi Irvin & Vivian Ehrlich

Robert Forbess & Eunice Reep

Charles N. Ford & Sharon L. James

Cheryl Frazier

Jim Sweet & Cate Furay

Roberta Gassman & Lester Pines+

Dryden & Heather Geronimi

Saul C. & Melody K. Glazer

Emily Gruenewald+

Wayne Harris

Lora Hynek

Stanley & Shirley Inhorn

Brian & Wade James-Richardson

Ginny Janssen & Bill Scheuerell Charles & Valerie Kime

Drs. Debra & Fred Kirchner

Larry M. Kneeland

Joshua & Laura Lang

Kurt Lin & Diane Reeber Lin

Richard & Mary Lynch

Madigan Family

Norma & Doug Madsen

J & D Masaki

Brian & Rebecca Mayhew

Barbara McGlynn

Sharifa Merchant

Tom & Ann Merfeld

Joe & LuAnn Meyers

Shelley Moffatt & Tom Fendrick

Mark & Nancy Moore

Amanda & Brian Mullen

Sherrie Kalaher Mullins

Barbie & Terry Murawski

Linda Baldwin O’Hern & Vince O’Hern

Maxine & Dennis Palmer

Rev. Tony & Dr. Katherine Patterson

Frank & Laurie Peregrine

Michael & Regan Peters

Greg Pfluger

Beata & Matt Pogodzinski

The Pollock Family in memory of C. Fred Pollock

Thomas Reps & Fran Wong

Jim & Carol Ruhly

Tim & Ann Salutz

Pablo Sanchez

Larry & Doris Schauff

Orange & Dean Schroeder

Diane Seder & Bruce Rosen

Jay & Katie Sekelsky

Lynda Sharpe

Ross & Megan Squires

Jayne Squirrell & Gary Lyons

Tim & Lori Stadelman

Paul & Joyce Stein

Michelle Kamin

Jane Taves

Judith Taylor

Vicki & Steve Thedinga

LaRynda Thoen & Neil Salyapongse

John & Carol Toussaint

Brian & Jennifer Van Wyk

Peter & Alice Waldron

Glenn A. Weihert & Jacqueline M. Goetz

Jane (Ginger) Zimmerman

$1,500 - $1,999

Anonymous

Lisa & John Bakunowicz

Bill & Elaine Bethke

M. Lynn Bonneau

Mary & Ken Buroker

Ann Casey & Robert Laux

Robert & Carol Cushing

Michael & Susan Fox

Keller Family Charitable Trust Weed Man/ Terry & Kathy Kurth

Arthur E. & Robin S. Kurtz

Daniel & Mari Mc Carty

Cary & Brenda McNatt

Tim Metcalfe

Nicholas & Elaine Mischler

David S. Morel

Kathie J. Nichols

Tom & Carol O’Connell

Kevin Palmersheim & Kelsie Doty

Frank & Patricia Parker

Evan & Jane Pizer

Lori R. Reeths

Lauri Roman

Patricia & Daniel Schultz

Mike & Cheryl Shult

Susan Stites & Jerry Simon

John Surdyk

Mark & Toni Swandby

Jim & Linda Welch

Daniel & Irene Zimmerman

$1,000 - $1,499

Anonymous (2)

Dan & Linda Andersen

Randy & Sue Armstrong

Mark Backman

Jill Ball

J Ballard & J Matzner

Carrianne & Rob Basler

Nancy Bauer

Linda & Niles Berman

Sophie Bohr

John & Jan Bonsett-Veal

Jim & Cathie Burgess

Paul & Clio Bushland

Michael Caliva & Marcy Seiler

Linda Carpenter

Diane Kostecke & Nancy Ciezki

Kenneth & Carol Connor

Stephanie & Dennis Cooley

Tony D’Alessandro & Alison TenBruggencate

R. Chris & Kathy Davis

Gib & Gail Docken

Russ & Jean Endres

Frederick Freitag & Lynn Stegner

Bonita Sue Friedrich

Eric Fritz

Dennis Funk & Tom Sanew

John & Stacy Graham

Frank & Catherine Greer

Wendy Weiler & Robert Erb

Linda Hanson

Don & Mary Harkness

Betty & Edward Hasselkus

Jennifer Hoffman

John Delamater & Janet Hyde

Al & Judy Jaloviar

Tom & Eydie Jemiola

Dr. Norman Jenkins & Dr. Diane McNeilly

Maryl R. Johnson, MD

Stanley Kanter

Brad & Megan Katz

Valerie & Andreas Kazamias

Kim & Lawrence Kieck

Birke Knipping & Ryan Parks

Matthew & Christopher Koenig

Timothy Lardinois

Amanda J. Larson

Barbara Lazewski

Victor & Judy Levine

Steve & Susan McCarthy

Sandy & John Mc Clure

Mark McColloch & Theresa Roetter

Patrick & Pam Mckenna

Gary & Lynn Mecklenburg

Neal & Cathy Miller

David Mullen

Dennis & Karen Neff

Michael & Sharon Opacich

Nancy & Doug Palm

Andy & Pam Policano

Rich & Pat Ranft

Paul Roehr

Nathan Rosin

Tony & Daniela Rother

Lawrence & Hollis Schuetz

Howard & Ellen Louise Schwartz

Erica Serlin & Ken Kushner

Ed & Jennifer Snow

Robert & Marsha Steffen

Rita Tubbs

Brian & Angelica Vetrovec

Ellis & Katie Waller

Steve & Betsy Wallman

Laurence & Frances Weinstein

Jacqueline Weiss

Debra Weitzel

William F. White

Neil F. Wienke

Marybeth Wilk & Katherine Brophy

Timothy & Pamela Ziemlewicz

$500 - $999

Anonymous (3)

Kit Albrecht & Kevin Kennedy

Marge & Bruce Anderson

Peggy Anderson

John & Donna Andres

Colin & Melissa Anglin

Dennis Appleton & Jennifer Buxton

Mark & Dawn Ashley

Terry Astin

Alex & Samantha Averbook

Nick Bakunowicz

Tino Balio & Mary Pinkerton

Charles & Elizabeth Barnhill

Janneke & Richard Baske

William F. Bedker & Jennifer Wnuk

Mary Jo Bernhardt & Ralph Topinka

Robert & Kathie Besteman

Karl Bethke

The Blake Family

Diane Bless

Roger & Linda Boettcher

Robert Bolles

John Borleske

Therese Borneman

Ann Bourque

Freya & Jeff Bowen

Cathy & Steven Brodbeck

Carolyn Lazar Butler & Brian Butler

Russell Cannon

Jeff & Robin Cherwinka

Kevin & Connie Chesnik

Victoria Cheung Monika Petkus & Thomas Clark

Heather Clefisch

Lisa Clostermery

Justine Coburn

Virginia Corwin

Jason Crawford & James Kohler

Henry Daum III & Heidi River

Kirby Davidson

Susan & Richard Davidson

Dr. Mark De Clute & Mary Kay

De Clute

Erin Decker

Walter & Londa Dewey

Peter Doksus

Alison Dorner

Jessica & Jim Doyle

Eve Drury & Peter Beatty

Lindsey Duca

Diana Durant Brian Durst

Chris Eckerman

Carla Edgar

Jane Eisner

Judith & Richard Ela Rita M. Esch

Janet Etnier

Dr. Mark Etzel & Regina Murphy

Robert & Barbara Fahrenbach

Shad Fanta & Nina Kinnunen

Flora & Douglas Flygt

Ingrid & Dick Foley

Lynette Fons & Bernard White

Katherine M. Fox

Sara Record Frings & Gary Frings

Sharon Frisch, in memory of Sierra Frisch

John Fritsch & John Cannon

Rick Genin

Heather Gerhart

Kimberly & William Giesecke

Thomas & Joanne Gobel

Terry Haller

Judy Ham

Mark & Debbie Hamilton

Christine Hampton

Jason Hampton Carleen & Todd Hanson

Beverly Harris

Linda Harrison

Dr. Brandon S. Hayes

Tom & Patricia Hebl Marci Henderson Duane Hendrickson

Patrick & Janet Hennessey Cory & Aimee Higgins

Cynthia S. Hiteman

Ed Holmes

Chris Homburg

Kathleen Hoover

Evelyn Howell

Jay Isaacson

Benny & Jenny Iskandar

Karen & Bruce Jamison

Karen & David Jarrard

Robert & Louise Jeanne

Norman & Nancy Jensen

Peter & Cheryl Johnson

Sherry Johnson

Justin & Tammy Johnson

David Kassa

Christopher Kelly

Kathleen M. Kelm

Lauren Kelso

Michael & Katherine Kenig

Charlene Kim

Randall Kimple

Daniel King

Brandy & Jason Koch

Jeanette Koenig

Michael & Karin Kohlman

Steve & Lorene Kowalsky

Kristine Krigsvold

James & Jill Krogstad

Mark & Laura Kruck

Marty & Mary Krueger

Thomas Kurtz

Michael & Megan Kushner

Donald & Jean Kwapil

David & Cathey LaHaye

Susan Landgraf

Nick Lane

Donald Lang

Roger Lautz

Charles Leadholm & Jeanne Parus

Thomas & Margie Lindow

Michael Linn

Lisa Lyons

Jamie Machkovech

Greg & Megan Mahaffey

Bradley & Susan Manning

Bruce & Ruth Marion

Helen & Jeff Mattox

Dr. Marlynn May

Mary Mc Ilwee

Lindsay & Michael McCary

Jane McCracken

Chris & Kelly Medenwaldt

Laura Meffert

Mark Meloy

Ken & Lisa Meschke

Mike & Sally Miley

Jon & Cookie Miller

Steve N. Miller & Margaret J. Miller

Kyle Miner

Jennifer & Daniel Moehn

Ann & David Moffat

Katie Monk & Stephen Nickels

Kate Morand

Jenny Mummert

Lee Nadolny

Marv Nonn

Doug & Betsy Nordstrom

Stacey & Tyler Novogoratz

Kelly Jean Ohl

Jim & Sharon Olle

Renee & Andy Olson

Jennifer & Brian Parker

William & Patricia Jo Paul

Amy & Mark Pauli

Therese & Mark Payne

Dick & Sandy Pfahler

Robert & Christine Phillips

Jason A. Polzin

Steve & Jeanne Preston

Molly & Jason Pursian

Carolyn & Peter Rank

Thomas & Linda Redding

Tom & Jo Ann Reed

Leslie Resch

David & Annette Ringdahl

Richard & Calleen Roper

Ellen Rosner

Steve & Judith Rubert

Tina & Joseph Ruskey

Diane Kravetz & Mark Saltzman

Gary Sandridge

Tim Schaab

Albert & Ruth Schams

Thomas & Judy Scheidegger

Andy & Maddie Meyer

Steven & Debra Schroeder

Wayne Schwalen & Barbara Fleeman

Dr. Margaret Schwarze

Richard & Christine Schwarze

Linda K. Scott

Jed Seidl

Monica Sentoff

Claire Shaffer & Monica Gall

Greg Shue

Ana Silva

Michelle & Lewis Slawny

Pam Smestad

Brad & Nicole Smith

Greg & Bobbi Smith

Randal Smith

Thomas Smith & Jennifer Younger

Susan Sowatzke

Scott Spector

Sue & Don Steinmetz

Tom Steppe & Ann Meyer

Joe & Phyllis Stertz

Sue & David Stone

Yvonne Subak

James Sugden, III Herb & Connie Thompson

Heather Tiller

Gregg & Janice Tipple

Denes Tobie

Dona D. Turner

Ellen Twing

Fred Urben

Kyle Van Haren

Stephen & Pamela Vander Sluis

Steven & Kristine Vaughn

Susan Skinner

Michael Verveer

Chris Vogel

Patricia Welch

Alan R. West

Carl White

David L. White

Mark & Jeanne Whitish

Phillip & Elizabeth Willems

Juliette C. Williams

Joyce & Joe Wilson

Judy A. Wilson

Margaret Windhorst

Judy K. Winkel

Kenneth & Lynn Winter Judy K. Ziewacz

Mary Zins

$250 - $499

Anonymous (7)

Chris & Ellen Acker

Jennifer & Mark Andrews

Julia Arata-Fratta

Thomas August

Donald & Christina Barley

Paul & Susan Barrett

Paul Barth

Thomas F. Baxter

John Bayless, PhD

Christine Beatty & Fred Kauffeld

W.J. Becker

Jane O. Bennett

Kelly & Darren Berg

Barry & Debra Berman

Anna Biermeier & Roger Hanson

Mary Binkley

Dr. James H. Black

Tom & Paula Blankenheim

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Blitz

Sandra Bloomfield

David Bluemke & Bonnie J. Beavan

Patricia Boelsing

Gloria Borchert

Patricia Brady & Robert Smith

Dale & Jackie Bruckner

Bill & Lynne Buckingham

Alice Buechner

Peggy & Christopher Bugg

Robert & Mary Burke

Debra Byars & Frederick Teitgen

Doc & Karen Casey

Connie & Byrne Chapman

Amy & Andrew Cigan

Ellen Cook

Tim Culver

Lisa Cvengros & Nancy Nichols

Ruth N. Dahlke

Ada Davis

William Davis

David & Diane Deci

Kathleen DeMets

Lavonne & Daniel Dettmers

Carla & Michael DiIorio

Susan Donaldson

Renae Schroeder & Todd Donkle

Vicki Drenning

Sandra Dulin

John & Deidre Dunn

Paul & Elizabeth Dvorak

Janis Eells

Mary Elvekrog

Tim & Vikki Enright

Rod & Ruth Erickson

Joe & Lori Ernst

Dan & Deb Esposito

Martin & Theresa Evanson

David Falk & JoAnne Robbins

Patricia A. Fenner

Amy Flesch & Sean Bium

Carol & John Flint

Scott Forester

Pixi & Bob Foulks

Jessica Freeman

Kay Gabriel & Fiona McTavish

Matt Garrison

Rebecca Gasper

Shari & Gregory Gasper

Tim Geier

Lynn Gilbertson-Burke

Mary T. Grace

JULIE MARRIOTT

2021/22 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Overture Center Foundation

With Overture Center’s reopening in September 2021, we saw just how essential the arts are in creating a thriving community and fueling economic growth. As we learned to navigate the new “normal,” we were overjoyed to welcome back our donors, patrons and artists to once again experience the exhilaration of live performances.

The strength of Overture’s return was only made possible by the generous support of nearly 3,000 donors who gave more than $3.5 million. Overture’s education and engagement programs, capital projects and endowment were all bolstered through this financial commitment.

Overture Center is dedicated to ensuring everyone, both in Madison and around the region, has access to quality arts experiences. With your financial support, Overture will continue to harness the power of the arts and culture to improve communities across our region.

Dr. Philip Greenwood

Robert Grigg

Kirsten Grinde

Leona Grubb

Susan Gruber

Paul Hagen

Richard Hagensick

Wava Haney

Susan Hansen

David Hassemer & Sandra Guthrie

James Herman

Walter & Barbara Herrod

Cindy & Don Hertrampf

Ellen & Kevin Hess

Loretta Himmelsbach

Susan V. Hollenbeck

Rhonda & Carl Holmquist

Lisa Humenik

Sid & Juli Larson

David M. Lawver

Robert & Jeffrie Leahy

Richard & Christina Lemon

Craig & Kathleen Levenick

Marsha Lindsay

Richard Linton

Suzanne Linton

Efrat Livny & Ken Baun

Allan Luskin

Thomas Lynch

Maija Maki-Laurila

Mary Manering & Dennis Tande

Jeffrey Masciopinto & Sarah Groessl

James & Toni Mastrangelo

Lynde & Diane May Chelsea R. McCord Jennifer McCreadie Marcia & Mark McDermid

Hugh & Victoria Meyers

Irene Middlemas

Paul & Sherry Minkus

Peter L. Mischler

Richard & JoAnn Morgan

Patricia & Clyde Mortensen

Brad & Kelly Mullins

Steven & Lesley Mylrea

Jeanne Nelson

Chris & Robert Newcomb

Polly Niziolek

Sarah Nuss

Daniel O’Brien

Kathleen Olson Ron & Janice Opelt Pat Paska

Robert Pesselman & Gerri DiMaggio-Pesselman

Jeffery & Megan Pierce Amy Plumb

Ken & Sharon Poniewaz Terence & Jean Prahl Kathleen Quinn Michael & Kimmy Ray Nancy Reed Catherine Richard Luanne Ruhland

Barbara Hundt

Kevin Indergand

Monica Jaehnig

Christine & Steven Johnston

Lee & Rosemary Jones

Robert & Maryanne Julian

Gary Kakazu

Sarah Karlen

Jerry & Nancy Kaufman

Sandra Kaul

Laura & Nicholas Kazynski

John Kelly

Danielle King

Larry & Mary Kleinsteiber

Michelle Komar

Joanne Kutter

Dennis Lange

Courtney Lanz

Judy Saeman Benjamin Sager Don & Barb Sanford

James Schaefer

Greg & Rita Schmitz

Jean Schomisch & John Luehrsen

Diane & Howard Schuck Jess Schuknecht

Gary M. & Barbara H. Schultz

Robert & Patricia Schwan

Kate Sebastian

Robert C. Seitz

Ellen Selle

Sean Severson

J. Peter Shaw

Linda Shaw

Sonjia Short

Dr. Philip M. Shultz & Marsha Vandomelen

Joe & Donna Siefkes

Maureen Skelton

Michael & Kimberly Sloan

Catherine Spelshaus

Jerry & Sandra Steinhauer

John Stott

Karisa Johnson & Kenneth Strasma

Elaine B. Strassburg

Roger L. Stuve

Ilana & Shawn Sullivan

Dan & Barb Takkunen

Girma Tefera & Rahel Desalegne

Rebecca Thousand & Eric Anderson

Beth & David Timm

Debra K. Tribbey

Del & Gail Underbakke

Elizabeth Urban Neil & Eileen Vassau

Martha Vetter

Mae Wachholz

Georgia & Burt Wagner

Peter & Toby Wallach

Louis F. Warrick, Jr.

Anglinia Washington

Cindy & Jeff Welch

David & Cheryl Wersland

Phyllis & James Wiederhoeft

Rick Wilcox

Scott & Donna Wilson

Betsy Wolfe

Craig Wuerzberger

Susan & Rolf Wulfsberg

MW Wurl & Julie Thies

Joan M. Ziehr

Debra A. Zillmer

Cindy & Brian Zimmerman

+represent gifts given for special projects

DEIRDRE GARTON

CORPORATE CHAMPION

Corporate Champions contribute $100,000 to bring extraordinary performances to Madison, to increase access to the arts through free and low-cost programs, to support the arts in area schools and to champion new program development to meet the emerging needs of the community.

LOCAL LEGEND

Local Legends are local couples or individuals who’ve pledged $100,000 to challenge area residents and businesses to support the arts at Overture Center for the 2020/21 season.

JIM YEHLE, PRESIDENT & CEO J.H. FINDORFF & SON

INC.

THE ANDERSON LEGACY CIRCLE

The Anderson Legacy Circle recognizes and celebrates those generous supporters who are leaving a gift to Overture through their will, retirement plans or other giving arrangements.

Anonymous (2)

Thomas J. Basting Sr. and Sally C. Basting

Richard Christofferson

David and Wendy* Coe

Betty Harris Custer

Mike and Lee Ann Dillis

Dan Dooge and Pam Walgren

Robert N. Doornek*

Rabbi Irvin and Vivian Ehrlich

Robert E. Forbess

Roberta Gassman and Lester Pines

Larry Kneeland

Joyce Knutson

Jim Matras

Tim and Joy Neuville

Reynold V. Peterson

Ginny Janssen and Bill Scheuerell

Joe and Jeanne* Silverberg

Ron and Christine Sorkness

Paul and Joyce Stein

Anne N. Stoelting*

Vance and Jody Tang

Jane Taves

Roger and Kristi Williams

Dr. Margaret Winston*

Kathleen E. Woit, Ph.D.

William (Bill) Zorr

*Deceased

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

OVERTURE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PABLO SANCHEZ (Chair) JOHN SURDYK (Vice Chair) ANA HOOKER (Secretary)

JULIA ARATA-FRATTA (Treasurer) BETTY HARRIS CUSTER (Past Chair)

JULIET AYLWARD

KEITH BAUMGARTNER BRYAN CHAN KATIE DOWLING-MARCUS LYNETTE FONS PHIL GREENWOOD SABRINA MADISON

JULIE MARRIOTT SARAH MARTY JIM MATRAS OSCAR MIRELES EVERETT MITCHELL FRANK PEREGRINE GREG PFLUGER

JIM ST. VINCENT HANAH JON TAYLOR MISSY TRACY MIKE VERVEER JAMES YEHLE

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Jair Alvarez, Jonathan Biatch, Danessa Bishop, Kiah Calmese Walker, Dawn Crim, Cheryl Gittens, Bernie Hoes, Sarah Karlen, April Kigeya. Consuelo Lopez, Ananda Mirilli, Jo Oyama Miller, Zon Moua, Eugenia Podesta, Hedi Rudd, Karen Weatherwax

Overture Resident Company Rent Relief Fund

In May 2020, Overture Center and its nine resident arts groups worked with Madison Community Foundation to establish an Overture Resident Company Rent Relief Fund. The fund helped organizations weather uncertainty as Overture reopened in 2021 by covering rental costs for practice, performance and exhibition spaces. The $325,000 raised supported all nine resident companies:

CHILDREN’S THEATER OF MADISON FORWARD THEATER COMPANY KANOPY DANCE COMPANY LI CHIAO-PING DANCE JAMES WATROUS GALLERY MADISON BALLET MADISON OPERA MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WISCONSIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA